Creality · 2023
Print cost on the Creality K1 Max
The K1 Max stretches the K1 formula to 300 mm cubed. Same enclosed CoreXY with AI camera and stock Klipper, but with the build volume to handle large functional parts or batch production. Competes with the P1S on volume and the X1 Carbon on features at a lower price.
Specs
- Average power
- 220 W
- Useful life
- 22,000 h
- Build volume
- 300 × 300 × 300 mm
- Best for
- Enthusiasts
Example calculation
For a 50 g part in PLA, 6 h print time and 8% failure rate. Currency follows your selection at the top.
- Filament$1.10
- Energy$0.24
- Amortization$0.14
- Failures (8%)$0.12
- Unit Cost$1.59
- Final Consumer Price (3× / 6% / 2%)$6.92
Filaments that print well on the Creality K1 Max
Every material the Creality K1 Max handles reliably, grouped by what makes it compatible. Click any to open the calculator with that filament selected.
Engineering materials (enclosure + high temp)
The Creality K1 Max's enclosed chamber and high-temperature hotend handle the engineering filaments that need both.
Materials that need an enclosed chamber
The Creality K1 Max's enclosed chamber prevents the warping that kills these materials on open frames.
Standard filaments
Everyday materials — the Creality K1 Max prints them stock without tuning or hardware mods.
Flexible filaments (direct drive)
Direct-drive extrusion on the Creality K1 Max gives flexible materials the control Bowden setups can't.